Kenya: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Kenya

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kenyan market for household and sanitary articles of paper, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Kenya

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Kenya

Exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports. Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Kenya were Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Rwanda ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Malawi, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of household and sanitary articles of paper were finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Uganda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Uganda (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household and sanitary articles of paper to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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